By Lauren Lifke
After voters flocked to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 4, state officials got to counting local races. In Moriarty, one city council seat was up for grabs, along with a municipal judge position and three school board seats.
City Councilor: Kenneth Snow, Robin Spalding (possible recount)
While two of the city councilor seats are filled until 2028, two remain up for grabs. Kenneth Snow and Robin Spalding overtook two other candidates, including incumbent Bobby Ortiz. Snow has a background in firefighting and public finance, and he has not held a city council position before. In his campaign, Snow focused on government transparency, public safety and community-building. Spalding’s campaign also focused on transparency and financial accountability. Snow had 30% of the vote with 141. Spalding followed with 122 (26%) and Ortiz had 122 (25%). Maggie Gipson got 96 votes, or 20%.
This race has been tagged for a possible recount by the Secretary of State’s office.
Other races
The municipal judge and school board members ran unopposed, winning their races by default.
Municipal Judge: Bobby Garcia
Moriarty-Edgewood School Board District 1: Linda Hudson
Moriarty-Edgewood School Board District 3: Jeffery LossingMoriarty-Edgewood School Board District 5: Windie Burns
